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Marta Chivite Lacaba joined the ICMM in April, to work as postdoctoral researcher at Materials for Medicine and Biotechnology (MaMBIO) group. If her surname sounds familiar, that’s only to be expected: her sister has just finished her PhD at the ICMM. 

Where do you come from?

I studied Biotechnology at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and later completed a Master’s degree in Immunology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. I then carried out my PhD in Biomedical Research at the Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12).

What have you worked on so far?

My research has mainly focused on studying the role of different immune cell populations in different diseases and clinical settings, including kidney and liver transplantation, COVID-19, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

What will you work on? With whom?

At ICMM, I will work with Ana Espinosa on the use of hyperthermia for cancer treatment and on the activation of the tumor microenvironment, particularly in pancreatic cancer. I will be working on exploring new strategies to activate the immune response in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment.

Why ICMM?

I first got to know ICMM through my sister, who just finished her PhD at the institute, and I have always seen it as a highly multidisciplinary research center with professionals from many different scientific backgrounds. Joining ICMM seemed like a great opportunity to continue working in cancer research but from a completely different perspective, while learning new approaches and continuing to develop as a researcher.

And a personal touch: any hobbies?

I really enjoy a good book or TV series. In my free time, I also enjoy listening to music and going to concerts.

What would you like to contribute to the institute?

Besides contributing to the scientific work of the institute with my background in immunology and cancer research, I would also like to contribute to maintaining the friendly and collaborative atmosphere at ICMM.

 

Viernes, Octubre 2, 2026 - 16:56